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<h1>Measuring Tools</h1>

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<dt>Feeler Gauge</dt>
<dd><img src="../img/fig-005a.jpg"/> <img src="../img/fig-005b.jpg"/></dd>
<dd>Range: 3 mm, 5 mm, 10 mm, analog or digital.</dd>
<dd>Look for quality mechanics, such as spapphires inside.</dd>
<dd>Supplier: <a href="http://www.mw-import.de/shop/kaufen/messuhr-stossschutz-3mm.html">MW Import</a>, <a href="http://www.mw-import.de/shop/kaufen/messuhr-digital-10-mm.html">MW Import digital</a></dd>

<dt>Caliper</dt>
<dd><img src="../img/fig-010a.jpg"/></dd>
<dd><ul>
	<li class="col">Items<ul>
		<li><a href="http://www.mw-import.de/shop/kaufen/digitalmessschieber-150-mm.html">Digital Caliper 150 mm</a>, MW Import.</li>
		</ul></li>
</ul></dd>

<dt>Marking Gauge</dt>
<dd><img src="../img/fig-006a.jpg" /> <img src="../img/fig-006b.jpg" /> <img src="../img/fig-006c.jpg" /></dd>
<dd>Consider buying one with a nonius scale.</dd>
<dd>Variants have a marking blade attached, which might com in handy.</dd>
<dd><ul>
	<li class="col">Suppliers <ul>
		<li><a href="http://www.mw-import.de/shop/streichmasse.html">MW Import</a></li>
		<li>Amazon</li>
		</ul></li>
</ul></dd>

<dt>Angle Gauge, Protractor, Clinometer</dt>
<dd><img src="../img/fig-031a.jpg" alt="MWI angle gauge"/> <img src="../img/fig-031b.jpg" alt="MWI angle gauge"/> <img src="../img/fig-031c.jpg" alt="MWI angle gauge"/> <img src="../img/fig-031d.jpg" alt="MWI angle gauge"/></dd>
<dd></dd>

<dt>Squares</dt>
<dd><img src="../img/fig-007a.jpg" /> <img src="../img/fig-007b.jpg" /> <img src="../img/fig-007c.jpg" /></dd>
<dd>A quality square is essential. There should not be a noticable deviation from a 90 degree angle. A nice feature is the set of marking holes.</dd>
<dd>A versatile alternative is a combination square. Consider buying both a long and a short one. If you use the detached rulers, you might not have to buy separate rulers.</dd>
<dd><ul>
<li class="col">Manufacturer: <ul>
	<li>Starrett</li>
	<li>ECE</li>
	<li>Crown</li>
	<li>Veritas</li>
	</ul></li>
<li class="col">Supplier: <ul>
	<li><a href="http://www.feinewerkzeuge.de/winkel.htm">Feine Werkzeuge Dieter Schmidt</a></li>		
	</ul></li>
<li class="col">Products:<ul>
	<li><a href="http://www.amazon.de/Starrett-13MA-Pr%C3%A4zisionswinkel-verstellbarem-Ma%C3%9Fstab/dp/B003XU78OK/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_12?ie=UTF8&refRID=1FM9NB09GX4Z191EJ5BZ">Starrett 13 MA</a>, Amazon</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.amazon.de/Starrett-13MC-Pr%C3%A4zisionswinkel-verstellbarem-Ma%C3%9Fstab/dp/B003XU78PO/ref=sr_1_13?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1396780725&sr=1-13&keywords=starrett">Starrett 13 MC</a>, Amazon</li>
	</ul></li>
</ul></dd>

<dt>Comination Square</dt>
<dd><img src="../img/fig-013a.jpg" /> <img src="../img/fig-013b.jpg" /> <img src="../img/fig-013c.jpg" /> </dd>
<dd>A versatile alternative to a standard square is a combination square. Consider buying both a long and a short one. If you use the detached rulers, you might not have to buy separate rulers.</dd>
<dd><ul>
<li class="col">Manufacturer: <ul>
	<li>Starrett</li>
	<li>Draper</li>
	<li>Vogel (?)</li>
	</ul></li>
<li class="col">Supplier: <ul>
	<li><a href="http://www.feinewerkzeuge.de/winkel.htm">Feine Werkzeuge Dieter Schmidt</a></li>		
	</ul></li>
<li class="col">Products:<ul>
	<li><a href="http://www.feinewerkzeuge.de/combi.htm">Starrett Combination Square Set.</a></li>
	<li><a href="http://www.amazon.de/Draper-34704-300-mm-Kombinationswinkel/dp/B0001K9T42/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1396779102&sr=8-3&keywords=draper+kombinationswinkel>Draper 34704</a>, Amanzon</li>
	<li><a href="<http://www.amazon.de/Draper-34702-150-mm-Kombinationswinkel/dp/B0001K9T3I/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1396779102&sr=8-2&keywords=draper+kombinationswinkel">Draper 34702</a>, Amazon</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.amazon.de/Bahco-CS150-Kombination-Platz-BAHCS150/dp/B001OXDBG2/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_7?ie=UTF8&refRID=0ZZK9NR9GFR6R0ESY9ZC">Bahco CS150</a>, Amazon</li>
	<li><a href="<http://www.amazon.de/Silverline-991857-Kombinationswinkel-300-mm/dp/B000LFVK5S/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=02XGNCG1R4VMZDGZHF8V">Silverline 991857</a>, Amazon</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.amazon.de/Empire-Unitek-Profi-300-Kombinationswinkel/dp/B001BR8I28/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_9?ie=UTF8&refRID=17QQA42H1014AVQNZ7TT">Empire Unitek Profi 300 mm</a>, Amazon</li>
	<li><a href="http://www.amazon.de/Rolson-50877-Kombinationswinkel-600-mm/dp/B0080R2U3K/ref=pd_sim_sbs_diy_16?ie=UTF8&refRID=006891QZ7EXJ46HK1T16">Rolson 50877 600 mm</a>, Amazon</li>
	</ul></li>
</ul></dd>

<dt>Rulers</dt>
<dd><img src="../img/fig-014a.jpg"/> <img src="../img/fig-014b.jpg"/> <img src="../img/fig-014c.jpg"/>
	<img src="../img/fig-014d.jpg"/> <img src="../img/fig-014e.jpg"/> <img src="../img/fig-014f.jpg"/></dd>
<dd>A 30 cm ruler is handy for most of the time. If you got a comination square, you may take that one.</dd>
<dd>A 100 cm flexible ruler is good for making measurements on rounded planes, such as sides.</dd>
<dd>A  80 cm thick ruler is good for laying out the neck.</dd>
<dd><ul>
<li class="col">Famufacturer<ul>
	<li>Shinwa</li>
	<li>Starrett</li>
	</ul></li>
<li class="col">Supplier<ul>
	<li><a href="http://www.feinewerkzeuge.de/mass.htm">Feine Werkzeuge Dieter Schmidt</a></li>
	</ul></li>
</ul></dd>

<dt>Ruler Stoppers</dt>
<dd><img src="../img/fig-015a.jpg"/> <img src="../img/fig-015b.jpg"/> </dd>
<dd>Useful, but if you have a combinations square, these might not be necessary.</dd>
<dd>And they can be built on your own.</dd>
<dd><ul>
<li class="col">Manufacturers <ul>
	<li>Starrett</li>
	<li>Shinwa</li>
	<li>Veritas</li>
	</ul></li>
</ul></dd>
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